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Footballers who cover mouths during on-pitch rows should be sent off, says FIFA president
9 months agoSL Benfica's Argentine forward #25 Gianluca Prestianni (L) is pictured next to Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior who later complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM / AFP)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said footballers who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents should be sent off on the presumption that they are making offensive remarks. Speaking to…
